ON Sunday 23rd April a team of twelve runners completed the London Marathon in aid of local charity, St Clare Hospice.

The team have so far raised a combined total of more than £26,000 for the Hospice. That is enough to fund over 12 days of the entire Hospice at Home service, offering vital care to families in the comfort of their own home.

St Clare Hospice’s Relationship Fundraising Manager, Ellie Gale, said: “We went out and cheered on our runners from the side-lines, and not only did they have to tackle 26.2 miles, they did it all running through the elements and pouring rain! We couldn’t be more proud and grateful for the effort that each and every one of them has put it. £26,000 is an incredible amount to have raised, and will make such a difference to local families facing one of life’s hardest journeys, who need our support. Thank you, Team St Clare!”

If you didn’t get a chance to run in this year’s London Marathon, why not take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon in October? It is the ‘best half’ of the London Marathon, taking in all the historic sites, and you can get a place with Team St Clare now.

Find out more at stclarehospice.org.uk/event/royal-parks-half-marathon/ or contact the team on 01279 773750 

Adam Green (29, London) – 4hr 30mins

Claire Bodiam (50, Ongar) – 5hr 37mins

Mark Nicholas (St Albans) – 4hr 26mins

Victoria Cousins (49, Harlow) – 4hr 55mins

Jo Bird (63, Highams Park) – 5hr 51mins 
Karen Ritchie (57, Chingford) – 5hr 57mins

Shakeel Khan (52, Ilford) – 5hr 4mins 

Nick Barker (Epping) – 3hr 44mins

Chris Shaw (37, Kedington) – 4hr 44mins

Joe Stapleton (35, Thaxted) – 3hr 4mins

Sam Segameglio – 3hr 10mins

Anthony Gafney (Braintree) 5hr 2mins